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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1949
Page
3
A Canberra political scene opens with Labour fears over the government’s poll prospects as the budget fails to excite voters. Observers say the measures do not boost private enterprise or reduce indirect taxes, risking public sympathy and support ahead of the campaign.
Massive Cowra property sales valued around £108000 led by the Farmer & Cratfor care branch in the last eight weeks. Benchmarked listings include acres and riverfront sites from Canowindra to Bendick Murrell, with buyers such as J Bakes and Wilfred Marit among others.
Immediate delivery available for cigarettes and pipe tobacco at fixed rates. Products include Plake Pipe light or dark and Ready Rubbed varieties with English Flake and Mixa. Prices listed as 37/-, 39/4 lb and 21/4 to 24/-. Also notes on cheque exchanges and a shop at Scarborough Quay Street in Sydney.
Vigor and Tricket groups seek access to King George Memorial Park for summer fixtures. Letters from Vigora Chub and Forbes Cricket Association request ground use and a junior program tied to the park. Discussed plans include a girls ground, ground allocation, and a meeting with engineer Mr Perritory to arrange access if space is available.
The New South Wales Trainers' Association pledges support for country racing and urges members to enter horses. The association aims to boost prize money and promote regional racing, with the Southern Tablelands Cup opening meeting and donations from the Farmers’ Co‑operative Society contributing to total stake money.
Deputation from Nelson Park Tennis Club met Forbes Municipal Council on Tuesday night proposing a four room clubhouse with verandah and kitchen to replace the existing facilities. McKay urged action noting funds are available and urging the council to refer the matter to engineers and the building inspector to assess costs and feasibility.
Australian cyclist Sid Patterson claimed the world amateur title at Cape Malvern Star in Denmark on August 28. The victory before 59,000 fans followed Patterson’s earlier record in Amsterdam and multiple Australian titles, cementing his status as a top international rider.
UMS competition for the Baldock Shield finished after a weekend. A Stephens rink defeated A J Baot 20 to 24 while the fortunes of the mates varied. Stephens held a big break early but the scores later evened before Stephens proved the stronger staying team in the end. Other social games featured Palmer Morgan and Jack Gly beating Rowsell Kennan and Begrove Grime, with several pairs and clubs posting close results.
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